In this episode, the team discusses one of their wildest hurricane intercepts ever: the historic Category 5 Hurricane Michael. The storm, which made landfall in Panama City, FL with 160mph winds, intensified at a frightening speed, catching forecasters and residents off guard.  Jeff and Gabe share what it was like to witness one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the United States as it ripped buildings apart directly in front of them, and how the full extent of the catastrophe only truly became clear when they drove into the worst part of the damage path. We'll also hear from special guest Matt Greene, a resident of Panama City Beach. Matt details the events from the vantage point of a local and how, through the chaos and heartbreak of the aftermath, he saw his community set aside differences to rally together.

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Extreme 4K Footage of Hurricane Michael: https://youtu.be/wSXvcveNSTQ
Category 5 Hurricane Michael (Extended Cut): https://youtu.be/y4N83C-aHxI

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Meteorologist, storm chaser and photographer Jessica Moore shares about her journey into storm chasing, photography and the world of NFT's.  Jessica also discusses the debilitating health issues that have plagued her since 2020.  After receiving a heartbreaking diagnosis earlier this year, she was faced with a choice: give up or go all in.  Hear her incredibly inspirational story and how her perspective on storm chasing has dramatically changed. 

Jessica is also an NFT ambassador and is a well-known advocate for storm chasers selling photos on the blockchain. She details how NFT's have given her new freedom to chase after her dream career of being a storm photographer.

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In the premiere episode of the Tornado Trackers Podcast Season 2, the team discusses one of the highlights of the 2021 tornado season. During one of the few chases Jeff was able to join Gabe on, the two drove to north Texas with low expectations on a day that was only slightly conducive for tornadoes. After an encounter with a majestic wild animal, they jokingly determined the day would be a success. But as the afternoon evolved, the two storm chasers realized they were in prime position for a localized tornado outbreak.

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Lockett, Texas Tornadoes - Extended Cut: https://youtu.be/595nHQRh5BE

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In the Season Finale of the Tornado Trackers premiere podcast season, the team looks back on the highlights and lowlights of the 2021 Tornado Season and discuss what diving in to the podcast world has meant to them.

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• Happy, TX Tornado (Max Olson's intercept): https://youtu.be/BjR7uw7XYW8
• Abernathy, TX tornadoes (Gabe's first chase): https://youtu.be/5v5rkYigOvk
• Lockett, TX tornadoes (Jeff's first chase): https://youtu.be/SWwCxEzNyps
• Selden, KS Close Range Intercept: https://youtu.be/ADLYUhScSP8

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On this episode of the Tornado Trackers Podcast, Aerospace Engineer Nick Underwood joins us to talk about the role of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hurricane Hunters. Equipped with instrumentation, these aircraft and crew members fly into hurricanes to gather data used in life-saving forecasts issued by the National Hurricane Center. Nick discusses his particular role aboard the P-3 Orions, his journey to joining the  Hurricane Hunters team, what it's like to fly through a Category 5 hurricane, and his ultimate dream of one day becoming an astronaut.

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The Tornado Trackers team dives into their first hurricane podcast episode as they break down the story behind being trapped outside in the eyewall of Hurricane Delta. The Category 2 storm made landfall in Southern Louisiana during the hyperactive, record-breaking 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Through excessive use of the word "unnerving", Jeff and Gabe describe how a flat tire forced them to hide behind buildings in downtown Gueydan, LA for two hours while pieces of the town flew by.

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Trapped by Hurricane Delta - A Storm Chasing Documentary (16:01)
https://youtu.be/XtmT_xKMQKg

Extreme Hurricane Delta Footage - 4K UHD (4:35)
https://youtu.be/HlMvhAVGT-E

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A strong believer in experiencing the atmosphere from the inside of a mobile weather radar, Dr. Karen Kosiba has participated as a radar operator, project scientist, and project leader in a multitude of scientific field projects utilizing the DOW (Doppler on Wheels) for studying tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires.

In this episode, Dr. Kosiba shares war stories from the field where she and her team battled the elements to collected valuable data while storm chasing, and discusses the type of information she has been able to collect in some of the world's wildest weather.

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Dodge City Mud Fest - https://youtu.be/uyQfxBgFmoI
TedTalk - https://youtu.be/qhbX_BPrJwU

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Our guest this week is meteorologist and storm chaser Kathryn Prociv. Kathryn is the weather producer for NBC news where she works closely with Al Roker and supports the flagship shows of the TODAY Show and Nightly News with Lester Holt. Prior to working at NBC News, Kathryn spent five years as a meteorologist and weather producer at The Weather Channel. There, she produced across all programming platforms including the morning and prime time live shows. 

In this episode Kathryn discusses the challenges of effectively communicating the weather to the general public and shares her own weather story that led her into a career in meteorology.

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The Weather Channel IMR's:
Storm Surge - https://youtu.be/x7mt2gJx5b0
Tornado Survival - https://youtu.be/lUIsx0LdO5k
Wildfire - https://youtu.be/9EprnWrMNpw
Tornado Hits TWC - https://youtu.be/0cODBQqaGTw

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Emmy award winning meteorologist Jim Spencer discusses one of the most memorable day's of his 30-year career in television: May 27, 1997. Known as the Central Texas Tornado Outbreak, the day gave birth to one of Texas' most infamous tornadoes - the Jarrell, TX F5. Jim talks about how what seemed to be a typical severe weather day in Central Texas turned into a "freak of nature" weather event as he relayed warnings live on KXAN throughout the afternoon and evening. When all was said and done, the Jarrell F5 left a path of unimaginable destruction and claimed the lives of 27 people.

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Jim Spencer reporting on Jarrell, TX.  https://youtu.be/mu37iDs_wcA

Start of the Jarrell, TX Tornado l https://youtu.be/c6EhR47EM-g

Home Video of the Jarrell, TX F5 | https://youtu.be/KTYHP5_dxh4

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In Part II of a special two-part series, the Tornado Trackers share Jeff's perspective of the surprise regional tornado outbreak that ravaged Canton, TX on April 29, 2017. After he and Gabe become separated, Jeff finds himself running for his life from a mile-wide EF4 tornado. Just when he thinks he is out of harm's way, a second large tornado touches down leaving him racing to safety again.

In this episode, Jeff discusses how a previous traumatic event influenced his response to the aftermath of the Canton tornadoes. It is a reminder that every chaser brings their own life experiences with them on the road, and that those experiences can unexpectedly impact their reaction in certain situations.

Gabe also clears the air on where he and Jeff's understanding of the day stands, and reveals which breakfast food is the most powerful force for relational healing.

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Canton, TX Tornado (Jeff's View) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5bv4Idcz1c

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